Dad, I couldn't have said it any better! Spending $2,500 or even $3,000 on a newer engine with a 1000 miles on it will cost a lot less then spending $1,500 on a older engine that has over 10,000 miles on it and then have to put bearings, rings, valve job and labor. My opinion is once you split the cases that engine will be a grenade waiting to explode! Just my 2 cents. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!